From The Ashes: the 1891 Muskegon Fire

by R.C. Robotham

From The Ashes brings today face to face with May 16, 1891. Two hundred fifty buildings were burned, destroying Muskegon's entire Pine Street business district in less than six hours. That is historical fact. However, there happens that, by some reason, this particular house had a story that needed to be shared. The house was in the direct path of the fire and could not have survived, still, after one hundred ten years, its story comes forth. The lead investigator, Petronious Frisk, and a willing apprentice, Alex, weave good mystery-solving with personal relationships. The present day owner learns a lot about historical construction, including a failed exorcism of a ghost.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 5, 2014

Reviews

[Diana Duell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the way the story was written in two time frames, the past and present.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

I recognize the accomplishment. Not many people who dream of writing a book actually do it. l appreciate the effort and I love the local history.